Associate Donor Advisor, Major Gifts

Alzheimer's Association Careers • Dallas, TX

2d • $79,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Donor Advisor will work with Donor Advisors, Senior Donor Advisors, Executive Donor Advisors, Relationship Development leadership and assigned regions or chapters to secure philanthropic support and build the pipeline of major gift donors: Build (identify & qualify) and manage (cultivate, solicit & steward) a personal portfolio of major donors and prospects in assigned regions (donors with the ability to give $10K-$100K) Assume responsibility for an annual revenue and activity goals and ensure targets are met and exceeded each year Develop and implement strategies to engage leads and expand major gift portfolio in assigned regions Significantly contribute to the team’s growth of major donor qualification, engagement and revenue Engage with chapter field leadership and staff to build strong collaborative relationships and develop comprehensive donor strategies that enhance the donor experience Monitor, evaluate, and report on progress and outcomes against goals Work collaboratively, strategically, and effectively with departmental colleagues and peers across the Association Adhere to team processes – such as maintaining strong data management and record keeping Embrace and live out professionalism and fundraising best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3 years minimum required of demonstrated success in individual gift fundraising
• Experience in working with high net worth volunteer leaders and donors
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to write and edit with accuracy and speed.
• Strong problem solving and negotiating skills.
• Highly creative/innovative with abilities to persuade and motivate others.
• Strong analytical skills to drive strategic development of the region – ability to add strategic value to various donor situations, and working with Regional Leader and Chapter Leaders in the region.
• Able to overcome barriers and challenges with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Superior interpersonal skills, including ability to listen, observe and interact well with diverse individuals and groups.
• Tactful, diplomatic, and appropriately assertive.
• Results oriented with ability to focus on and meet deadlines and goals.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Team player with ability to work collaboratively with Association colleagues, leadership locally and nationally.
• High integrity and professionalism, respecting the confidential nature of donor information and the Alzheimer’s Association’s business practices.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% as needed, including overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Build (identify & qualify) and manage (cultivate, solicit & steward) a personal portfolio of major donors and prospects in assigned regions (donors with the ability to give $10K-$100K)
• Assume responsibility for an annual revenue and activity goals and ensure targets are met and exceeded each year
• Develop and implement strategies to engage leads and expand major gift portfolio in assigned regions
• Significantly contribute to the team’s growth of major donor qualification, engagement and revenue
• Engage with chapter field leadership and staff to build strong collaborative relationships and develop comprehensive donor strategies that enhance the donor experience
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on progress and outcomes against goals
• Work collaboratively, strategically, and effectively with departmental colleagues and peers across the Association
• Adhere to team processes – such as maintaining strong data management and record keeping
• Embrace and live out professionalism and fundraising best practices

Benefits

• Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing.
• They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan.
• Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees